18 hrs ago
Unknown Persons Open Gorukallu Reservoir Gate, Flooding Village
People who have not been identified opened a gate at the Gorukallu reservoir.
This allowed water to flow into a canal.
The canal could not hold all the water.
It overflowed and sent water into Gorukallu village.
Residents became frightened when the water entered the village.
Some villagers ran to a nearby hill to stay safe.
The report does not say when the gate was opened.
It also does not identify the people responsible.
Unidentified persons allegedly opened an outfall gate at the Gorukallu reservoir.
Water flowed through the canal beyond its capacity after the gate was raised.
The overflowing canal sent reservoir water into Gorukallu village.
Residents panicked as water entered the village.
Several villagers fled to a nearby hill for safety.
- Who
- Unidentified persons opened the reservoir gate, affecting Gorukallu villagers.
- What
- Water entered Gorukallu village after an outfall gate was raised and the canal overflowed.
- Where
- Gorukallu village and the Gorukallu reservoir area in Kurnool, Nandyal.
- When
- Not specified in the report.
- Why
- The gate was opened by unidentified persons, causing water to exceed the canal’s capacity.
Key facts
- Location
- Gorukallu village, Kurnool, Nandyal
- Reservoir
- Gorukallu reservoir
- Gate
- The outfall gate was raised
- Water flow
- The canal carried water beyond its capacity
- Impact
- Reservoir water entered the village
- Resident response
- Several villagers rushed to a nearby hill
- Responsible persons
- Not identified
Sources
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